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Rise of China

It's the most populous nation on earth, and its economic growth is in double digits. The 21st century may well belong to China.

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Democracy, but not yet  »

The combination of being a journalist and a foreigner still makes you an object of extreme suspicion in China. Lindsey Hilsum's last letter from this fascinating country.


Chinese astronaut walks in space  »

Astronaut Zhai Zhigang has become the first Chinese man to walk in space. Sue Turton reports.

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